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'''The Silver Wood''', also known as the '''Jabberwocky Chase''' or the '''Dragon Chase''', is a level that was cut from ''[[MediEvil]]''.{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}} The level revolved around [[Sir Dan]] being chased by the [[Jabberwocky]].{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|12662|MediEvil developers - Q&A;|May 7, 2013}} | '''The Silver Wood''', also known as the '''Jabberwocky Chase''' or the '''Dragon Chase''', is a level that was cut from ''[[MediEvil]]''.{{Gameref|Rolling-Demo}} The level revolved around [[Sir Dan]] being chased by the [[Jabberwocky]].{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|12662|MediEvil developers - Q&A;|May 7, 2013}} | ||
The level is present in the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'', but it is only accessible via hacking. Although the level is devoid of enemies in this early game version, its [[cambridge:WAD|WAD]] and [[VLO]] files suggest that in addition to the Jabberwocky, [[spiders]] were going to appear in the level. | The level is present in the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'', but it is only accessible via hacking. Although the level is devoid of enemies in this early game version, its [[cambridge:WAD|WAD]] and [[cambridge:VLO|VLO]] files suggest that in addition to the Jabberwocky, [[spiders]] were going to appear in the level. | ||
Much like the similar [[Mud Slide]] level, The Silver Wood is not linear; there are several divergent paths Dan can take through the woods to find various unique sights, such as a swampy area with a waterfall, a path lined with spikes leading to a pair of Buddha statues, and a cobweb spider tunnel. However, all the paths eventually converge, leading to the same exit. | Much like the similar [[Mud Slide]] level, The Silver Wood is not linear; there are several divergent paths Dan can take through the woods to find various unique sights, such as a swampy area with a waterfall, a path lined with spikes leading to a pair of Buddha statues, and a cobweb spider tunnel. However, all the paths eventually converge, leading to the same exit. | ||
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| Enemies | Jabberwocky, Spiders | |
| Music | Quest for Vengeance | |
| FMV before level | 9AV | |
| FMV after level | 10AV | |
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| Previous level | 21. Circle of Shadows[1] | |
| Next level | 23. The Ghost Ship[1] | |
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The Silver Wood, also known as the Jabberwocky Chase or the Dragon Chase, is a level that was cut from MediEvil.[1] The level revolved around Sir Dan being chased by the Jabberwocky.[2]
The level is present in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha, but it is only accessible via hacking. Although the level is devoid of enemies in this early game version, its WAD and VLO files suggest that in addition to the Jabberwocky, spiders were going to appear in the level.
Much like the similar Mud Slide level, The Silver Wood is not linear; there are several divergent paths Dan can take through the woods to find various unique sights, such as a swampy area with a waterfall, a path lined with spikes leading to a pair of Buddha statues, and a cobweb spider tunnel. However, all the paths eventually converge, leading to the same exit.
In promotional materials
The level was mentioned in a preview of the game for PlayStation Plus magazine released on June 25, 1997. It was described as being similar to the hog ride levels from Crash Bandicoot, along with The Mud Slide level.
Bits of the level can be seen in an early promotional trailer for the game. The level seems to be much further along than it was in the MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha; the textures and lighting had been updated and the Jabberwocky had been implemented.
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In the final game
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The level was entirely replaced by the 9AV full motion video, which was originally played at the start of the level, showing the beginning of the chase only. The final version of 9AV includes new footage of Dan landing in the Circle of Shadows area and combines the rest of the original 9AV with 10AV, which depicted the end of the chase.
The level location itself, the Silver Woods, is only mentioned once in the released game, in a book found in the Sleeping Village.
Book of Gallowmere
Enemies
Gallery
- Main article: Images of The Silver Wood
Concept art
Art by Jason Wilson.
Screenshots
Level start.
Swamp left, buddha and cobweb tunnel right.
Another fork in the road. Waterfall on the left.
Waterfall in the swamp section.
Swamp section end.
Buddha section left, cobweb tunnel right.
Buddha section spikes.
Buddha section statues.
Buddha section end.
Cobweb tunnel section start.
Cobweb tunnel entrance.
In the cobweb tunnel.
Level exit.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MediEvil Rolling Demo. Developed by SCEE Cambridge Studio. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in September 1997.
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MediEvil developers - Q&A; on MediEvil Boards. Published May 7, 2013.
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